Institution

Type of institution

Institution

City

Upon completion of the undergraduate phase, students will obtain a bachelor’s degree and after completing the postgraduate phase they receive a master’s degree.

Research universities and universities of applied sciences award both types of degrees. Institutes for International Education offer master’s programmes, but no bachelor’s programmes.

The Dutch institutions offer more than just bachelor’s or master’s programmes. In this database, you will also find MBA programmes, PhD programmes, courses to gain a certificate or diploma and other types of courses.

Qualification

Type of education

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a model for comparing higher education in Europe. ECTS credits are awarded for successfully completed studies. ECTS credits indicate how many hours of study are required. In general, one academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits (equivalent to 1,500 – 1,800 hours of study).

ECTS Credits

Individual scholarships is 1 of the 4 instruments of the Orange Knowledge Programme aimed at mid-career professionals.

Course description

This course looks at the strengths and weaknesses of different research approaches and methods and discusses which research methods should be used to answer certain health system research questions.

Course description

Health care programme managers need to be able to use a range of research approaches and methods to solve the problems they face while working in the health system. This course looks at the strengths and weaknesses of different research approaches and methods and discusses which research methods should be used to answer certain health system research questions. The course specifically focuses on qualitative and participatory research methods.
Participants gain experience in each step of the research process through the development of their own research proposal, through practical exercises, and by a critical review of research articles. Attention is also paid to developing approaches to make the research user friendly and to enhance the use of research results by policy makers, health care managers, health care providers and clients.

Study subjects

Explain the concepts, paradigms and applications of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in HSR; research proposals and results of research; clearly formulate research quations based on problem analysis; select and explain an appropriate mix of research instruments; formulate a consistent and comprehensive research protocol.

Course objectives

Appropriate use of quantitative and qualitative research methods; problem analysis; formulation of research objectives; variables/issues; sampling/selectionof respondents; participatory research and techniques; ethical considerations; Quantitative and quanlitative data analysis; report writing.

About the institution

Department

Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
ICHD module, crohocode 70047

Information about the institution

KIT is a not-for-profit knowledge and expertise organisation for international and intercultural cooperation.
Through master programmes, short courses and institutional support, KIT equips health professionals to be leaders in addressing public health challenges around the world.
KIT has offered training programs on international public health since 1963. Currently this includes two International Masters Programs and a wide range of short courses and online courses. The courses respond to current global developments in the health field. KIT’s courses are known for their practical applicability, the multidisciplinary approach and the interactive, participatory training methods. Courses at KIT are followed by health professionals from all over the world.
KIT’s Masters courses are given in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and are accredited the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO). In addition advanced courses are all accredited by TropEd, an international network of institutions for higher education in international health.

Admission

Admission requirements

Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area. Health related.

Three years of relevant work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in developing countries. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Language requirements

IELTS listening

60

IELTS overall band

60

IELTS reading

60

IELTS speaking

60

IELTS writing

60

TOEFL computer based

213

TOEFL internet based

80

TOEFL paper based

55

Professional experience required

-

Duration

14 day(s) full-time

Application deadlines

Start date

EU/EEA Students

Non-EU/EEA students

22 Jan 2020

22 Nov 2019

22 Nov 2019

Tuition fees

Year

EU/EEA

Non-EU/EEA

Institutional

2019 (FT)

€ 2020

n.a.

n.a.

In short, the following rules apply:

The “EU/EEA rate” is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.

The “non-EU/EEA rate” is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.

The “institutional rate” is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.

Note that FT, PT and D stand for "full-time", "part-time" and "dual", respectively.

Make sure you contact your institution to find out what rate applies to you. The rates listed here are estimates.